"We hope Nanea's powerful story of resilience, responsibility to others, and contributing for the common good - or kokua, as it's known in Hawaii - will resonate with girls and show them they have the power within to face the obstacles that come their way," said Katy Dickson, president of American Girl.

To celebrate the doll's launch, American Girl will be collecting donations for the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program through the end of the year, matching every dollar made at its website and stores up to $75,000.